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Lindsey (is) Not Normal's avatar

The grind js real. Thanks so much for sharing what’s going on behind the curtain and looking forward to more hilarious content from Chortle in 2026!

Greg Nix's avatar

Thanks Lindsey, much appreciated!

Lawrence White's avatar

I need advice on how to rouse myself from bed the two weekday mornings a week your posts will not be there. Keep up the good work. Your readers depend on you.

Greg Nix's avatar

I'll get to work on a Chortle alarm clock.

Charlotte Stephens's avatar

Good for you, sometimes less is more. I'm making next to nothing on my newsletter but luckily noone wants to hire me either, so for now I have plenty of time for it 😂

Greg Nix's avatar

Haha! I should not have put that in writing. I’m sure now all the work will dry up…

LKN's avatar

I’m new here but your writing style is clear and compelling and another c word to complete the rule of three. What does “targeted submission process” entail? I’ve never submitted on Substack but now that I might not be eligible, I want to do it. Cheers and best wishes.

Greg Nix's avatar

Thanks! Basically, I’ll be putting out semi-regular calls for submissions about specific topics. There’s a link to sign up for email updates here: https://www.chortle.blog/p/submissions

Ruth Rotkowitz's avatar

Totally understandable. Thanks for explaining so clearly!

Greg Nix's avatar

Thank you, Ruth!

Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

3x per week is crazy! Great change up. Congrats!

Greg Nix's avatar

Haha well I have to keep things a LITTLE crazy

Connie's avatar

Good move.

Greg Nix's avatar

Thanks Connie!

Connie's avatar

Hey….am I missing your posts?

Greg Nix's avatar

Hey Connie, I haven't sent one out this week yet! My Substack dashboard says that you receiveid the most recent one on Friday, and there will also be new posts the next three days. Thanks for checking in!

Sara Castaneda's avatar

I'm always a subscriber. Take care of yourself first!

Greg Nix's avatar

I really appreciate it, Sara!

Robin Darling's avatar

love you, love chortle.

Screenwriter's Yarn's avatar

I totally get it. Take care of you first!

Greg Nix's avatar

I appreciate it!

Stephen D Forman's avatar

I admire you, Greg. More than once have I put myself in your shoes (mentally, of course), and wondered how you get the work done. Delivering chortles consistently is, ironically, a grind. Sounds like some tweaking is in order this year. Far out, let's tweak, baby!

Greg Nix's avatar

Stephen, you can borrow my shoes any time.

Sandeep Parikh's avatar

Fantastic to read this while pooping. Smart moves, Greg! (And smooth move, me)

Greg Nix's avatar

Thanks for the support AND the vivid imagery.

Iona Whishaw's avatar

I welcome more pieces by you...the others have been great, but you tha man. Also now worried...has my subscription run out or will it renew automatically? I want to pay my way!

Greg Nix's avatar

Thanks Iona, I really appreciate it! And not to fear -- you are still a paid subscriber in good standing, due to renew in July.

Carol Jourdan's avatar

I am one of your greatest fans! I love your humor and your passion for your skills!! Take heart and keep up the good work! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Greg Nix's avatar

Thanks Carol!

MaryBeth Lathrop's avatar

Hang in there!

Greg Nix's avatar

Much appreciated, MaryBeth!

Jonathan Silver's avatar

"If you read this far, you're either genuinely interested in Chortle or procrastinating spectacularly at work." BOTH

Greg Nix's avatar

Happy to help.